Hackney is a diverse and brilliant borough. It is divided into four neighbourhoods:

• Homerton
• Stoke Newington
• Shoreditch
• North East

Each of these neighbourhoods has it own Area Youth Forum. Each Forum is made up of about 15 young people who meet weekly.

Youth Forums represent the voice of young people in their area

We do this by going out in the community and researching young people’s needs as well as organising youth events, films projects and other innovative projects. We also undertake accredited training and go on weekend residential trips outside London. Well, we have to have a little fun too, you know!

How do I join?

Anyone can join a Youth Forum (as long as you're age 13 - 19). Here's a list of each of the Forums, and where we meet:

North East Youth Forum (Tues 5:30 – 7:30pm)

• Room A205, B Six College, Brooke House, Kenninghall Road, E5 8BS
• For info contact: Cat Garrett cat.garrett@hackney.gov.uk (07527 385664)

Homerton Youth Forum (Thurs 4:30 -6:30pm)

• The Den, Alfred Heath Centre, 186 Homerton High St, E9 6AG
• For info contact: Cat Garrett cat.garrett@hackney.gov.uk (07527 385664)

Shoreditch Youth Forum (Thurs 4:30 – 6:30pm)

Bridge Academy, Laburnum Street, London E2 8BA

Contact: Mandy Richards mandy.richards@hackney.gov.uk (07527 385680)

Stoke Newington Youth Forum (Tues 4:30 – 6:30pm)

Clissold Leisure Centre, 63 Clissold Road, N16 9EX

Contact: Mandy Richards mandy.richards@hackney.gov.uk (07527 385680)